my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

[Pmccraney]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

That's an OMC SeaDrive. They were a unique animal and the boat was probably specifically designed for it. You'd best bet would be to install a new motor bracket.

http://www.nbssportfishing.com/vBfo...inless-engine-bracket-revised-3-30-07-002.jpg

They're quite pricey new but perhaps you can find a deal on a used one. Otherwise you're probably looking at some major transom modifications and adding a splashwell.

Yep... This ^^^.

Nice boat. The boat looks in good enough shape that the transom/bracket issue might be worth fooling with... Good luck.

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

Yep... This ^^^.
Nice boat. The boat looks in good enough shape that the transom/bracket issue might be worth fooling with... Good luck.

Thanks I had a good mechanic look at it and he told me the boat is dry and the transom sound good and strong no cracking when he move the motor up and down a few times he also told me about the engine just to start working with it I need it a clutch o something like that and a new starter that will cost me some money so i made my mynd to replace it all

About the rest of the boat to keep u guys inform and up to speed with what I have been doing the tank had water so I took it out to clean it and dry it also I found a small hole on the side now I have to see if I fix it o replace it with a smaller one with the center console I Decided to replace all the wires and connections just to have a Peace of mind

I will show pic the hall way

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

here is how the hole in the transom is right now

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

This is what I am going to do I love how this looks

 

[ezmobee]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

That looks awesome.

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

Yeah,
I'm typically not a fan of o/b brackets, but that looks really good!!!

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

this is the sample pic i was send on how it will look my bracket

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

well guys i have being looking for outboard motor but with the prices out there i have starter to think can i fix the omc how bad are they what you guys think

 

[thatguy]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

thats a nice bracket, I like the grab handles on the side. Nice touch. the bracket is the way to go for sure.

I have a buddy with the same boat, but open transom, no old sea drive stuff. I really dont like open transoms. I told him that we should pull the motor, cap the transom, and install a bracket. With the added space on the transom, mold in a custom bait well.

Again, looks good!

Tom

 

[ezmobee]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

well guys i have being looking for outboard motor but with the prices out there i have starter to think can i fix the omc how bad are they what you guys think

The motors themselves aren't bad at all. It's a standard OMC (Johnson/Evinrude) V4 powerhead. I think the issue is there really aren't any parts available for the SeaDrive bracket and associated mechanisms. If your tilt and trim work, get it running and go!

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

The motors themselves aren't bad at all. It's a standard OMC (Johnson/Evinrude) V4 powerhead. I think the issue is there really aren't any parts available for the SeaDrive bracket and associated mechanisms. If your tilt and trim work, get it running and go!

i try the cea drive and is not working right is leaking a bit minimal but i don't like the looks of it lol i like the new platforms


i am thinking it can probably work i really don't know whats wrong in his total all i know so far the clutch is bad and the starter i don't know if i rebuilt o get me a mercruser o Yamaha or if i should spend money on it but then if i do how will i install it in the new bracket

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

what you guys think if i go with something like this what are the pros and cons

 

[Teamster]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I don't see why not,....

 

[mannydvk11]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

i am looking in to a difrent bracket now i am not looking to spend to much money because i have to look for a motor to plus extras i see coming out now i was looking at a johnson everude 95 20" my is a omc my mechanic told me i can swap now guys can i put a 20" on my boat

 

[mannydvk11]

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well i had some time to sand the floor and give it some paint also was able to pic up the new motor i will show some pics later here is what is done for now

new floor paint and noneskid i use the rubber type

i was also able to get this for good price i am planing on give it some paint and put a life well under

 

[mannydvk11]

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today i took some time to restore the center console here is some of the stuff i have done so far

the door on the side

before

after

painted this part of the steering

 

[landof10000lakes]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I own an 18 Fisherman with a Sea Drive and did a similar project several years ago. I converted it and used an Armstrong custom made motor mount. I put a new 115 E-Tec on the boat. I WOULDN'T DO IT AGAIN!! It was quite costly and the value of the boat/motor/trailer will never be what you invest in it (it is still an old boat).

I have a solution for you. I still have the complete OMC SeaDrive motor and bracket along with all the misc parts, prop, shift/throttle and hardware. It ran when I took it off the boat. It has never seen salt water. I purchased the boat from the original owner who only used it on Lake Erie. I have only used it on lakes in Minnesota. Let me know if you are interested. I made a custom mount from a pallet and some scrap lumber to store/ship it. I also have a factory service manual and a parts catalog.
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[mannydvk11]

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thanks but i already have the motor is a 1996

guys what can i do with this i feel water can get back in the boat i have 2 in the front 2 in the back there is no drain in the front

this is what i am planing for bait tank

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: my new project wellcraft 180 fisherman

I own an 18 Fisherman with a Sea Drive and did a similar project several years ago. I converted it and used an Armstrong custom made motor mount. I put a new 115 E-Tec on the boat. I WOULDN'T DO IT AGAIN!! It was quite costly and the value of the boat/motor/trailer will never be what you invest in it (it is still an old boat).

I have a solution for you. I still have the complete OMC SeaDrive motor and bracket along with all the misc parts, prop, shift/throttle and hardware. It ran when I took it off the boat. It has never seen salt water. I purchased the boat from the original owner who only used it on Lake Erie. I have only used it on lakes in Minnesota. Let me know if you are interested. I made a custom mount from a pallet and some scrap lumber to store/ship it. I also have a factory service manual and a parts catalog.View attachment 185909

Oops, no selling or soliciting on the forums, might want to re-read the forum rules 1000Lakes.......


Manny,

Were the 2 in the front, the over the side drains for livewells?

The 2 in the back might be bilge drains or bilge pump outlets?

Where do the drains go on the interior? Aren't there hoses attached to them?

If they're in good shape & sealed to the hull, they shouldn't 'leak' and let water back in the boat.........

If you remove them, you'll need to patch the holes & cover the patches.

 

[mannydvk11]

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well one of the back ones had a hose witch it looks like it was connected to the drain on the floor the other ones don't have anything the floor drain have some type of ball in it i think it works like a valve i have no room to put the drains to drain in to the bilge